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Security updates

To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer’s system software up to date.

Windows Update

If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure.

To update Windows:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.

2Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.

3Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are available.

4Click:

Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates.

Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer.

Help

For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then

click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER.

Schedulingautomaticupdates

Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer and install them automatically.

To schedule automatic updates:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.

2Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.

3Click Windows Update.

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